Jim paddles from one shore of a lake three miles wide at 4 mph, and John paddles from the opposite shore at 5 mph. How long will they travel before they meet?

Bradley Collier

Bradley Collier

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2023-01-02

Jim paddles from one shore of a lake three miles wide at 4 mph, and John paddles from the opposite shore at 5 mph. How long will they travel before they meet?

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blatt3qk

blatt3qk

Beginner2023-01-03Added 11 answers

Apply the distance formula
djim+djohn=3    miles
vjimt+vjohnt=3    miles
4t+5t=3
9t=3
t=13    hour
t=20    minutes

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